All our rights: Hearing from older people across the world
A new UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons has the power to be transformational for older people today and for generations to come, but the involvement of older people is essential to ensure its meaningful implementation. Age International’s latest campaign urges older people in the UK and worldwide to ‘join the global conversation on what rights matter as we age’.
This new 'voices report', in collaboration with Age UK, captures the voices of older people and explains how governments can act now to put the protection of their rights into practice.
“...if the Convention is drafted and adopted by the States, then our living conditions and those of future generations will change (for the better)...”
Download the global voices report
Published: 2026
Author: Ken Bluestone, Age International
Pages: 14
About the report
The report outlines that while human rights apply at all ages, in many cases existing laws are failing to ensure older people’s basic needs are met, from healthcare and housing to financial security and freedom from discrimination. It includes voices from older people from the UK and worldwide, who share what is important to them regarding their rights.
Age International calls on the UK Government to champion a new UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons, while stating that older people must be integral to shaping it. The activism and involvement of older people will not only drive forward the process of creating a Convention, but also ensure its meaningful implementation.
The message from older people worldwide is clear – we want all of our rights protected.
"For older people, the most important and urgent rights are those that directly affect their safety, health, and financial situation."
What rights matter as we grow older?
Age International is gathering views from older people around the world - including here in the UK.
Lifting everyone up: Why a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons Matters
Learn about the Convention, why the involvement of older people is crucial, and the role the UK Government can play in ensuring their meaningful participation.